Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Cedar Key average 74, so Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf above bottle of ranch and pitcher of lemonade inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance: Cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cream cheese has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from refrigeration today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance: Cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cream cheese has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from refrigeration today. Stop sale issued. 2. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: fish (62F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the fish was thawed under running water 30 minutes prior and added ice to the fish to rapidly cool it to 41F. fish (62F 1:20, 33F 2:25 - Cooling) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One kitchen manager employed more than 30 days does not have proof of food manager certification or proof of food handler training. This employee was present during the last inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has no proof of food handler training available for any employees. One employee working in kitchen and handling food who has been employed more than 60 days and was present during the last inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager unable to provide proof any employees have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. One employee without food handler training working in kitchen and handling food during this inspection. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the health reporting agreement via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving inside reach-in freezer in storage room.
14-69-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in bottom of wall below seafood counter.
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing frozen raw pork thawing at room temperature on prep table at cookline. The pork is still frozen solid. Manager moved the pork to the walk-in cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: cut salad (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both the cut salad and shredded cabbage arrived the previous day and has been held inside the walk-in cooler continuously since its arrival.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: cut salad (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both the cut salad and shredded cabbage arrived the previous day and has been held inside the walk-in cooler continuously since its arrival. Stop sales issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Deidra S. has no proof of food manager certification. Deidra has been employed more than 30 days and was the manager in-charge during the last inspection.
53A-04-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone with pink case on prep table in kitchen beside croc pots. Manager removed phone from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three broken ice machines in rear storage area. Manager stated they are trying to have them replaced.
14-11-5
52
Apr 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer doors in rear storage room soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in corner of rear storage room soiled with mold-like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of trash on ground around dumpster. Manager placed trash in the dumpster during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
86
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing disinfectant stored on shelf across from fryers beside pie crusts. Employee removed disinfectant from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device,issuing at spigot in front-side of building near front door. Backflow prevention device issuing from spigot on wall inside building below table in dining area near restrooms. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection on back-side of building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make-table across from cookline stained. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked clear plastic pan on top of reach-in freezer at cookline.
14-38-4
64
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on front of building near front door. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection behind building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Four new employees working with food that have not signed the health reporting agreement. Inspector provided manager with a copy during this inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Cleanup plan unavailable. Inspector provided a copy of cleanup plan during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make-table at cookline stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid on property left open.
33-16-4
58
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near entrance: fish dip (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the fish dip had been stored inside unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near entrance: fish dip (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the fish dip had been stored inside unit overnight. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on front of building near entrance. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection behind building.
29-34-4
64
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw oysters and then proceeded to handle a clean plate without washing hands and changing gloves. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves, employee brought plate to dish area and used a new plate. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands in hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers stained. Deflector plate inside of middle ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense rice from reach-in cooler in storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of potato press above prep table next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market.
How does Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market compare to other restaurants in Cedar Key?
Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Cedar Key average of 74.
Has Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slaughterhouse Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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